One of the quickest ways to lose fat is to eat a proper diet and get plenty of cardio. But can walking and strength training help lose body fat? Depends on your workout routines and the intensity of your walks. The trick is to do activity that gets your heart rate up to the point of putting your body into “cardio mode.”

A lot of people don’t like the idea of sticking to some strict diet plan. They can be troublesome, stressful and may be doomed to fail if you don’t have the right mindset. However, altering the way you eat is how you make changes in the body to lose fat. So, what can you do to gain muscle without jumping on a fad diet plan?

Weight machines can do more than just help you add bulk to your muscle mass. If used right, you can also get one hell of a cardio workout in the process. It all boils down to your personal goals for getting into shape. Do you want bulk or lean muscle? Personally, I try to focus on losing the incredible amount of weight around my midsection. So, how do you go about using weight machines for cardio?

Here’s a debate I see a lot of both online and off. When it comes to calorie burn, there is more involved than simply exercising or lift weights. It may be difficult to say which one is better for those looking to lose weight. The primary factor is going to be your own personal physiology. Since everyone is built different, the answer to what burns more is going to change. Let me explain…

For those who are interested about my beginners exercise routine, here it is. This is the basic home workout that I started with when I was losing more than 10 pounds per month. If it wasn’t for my lack in effort during the holidays in 2014, I would have long since met my goals of being under 200 pounds. This just goes to show you that healthy living is a life choice that needs to be maintained.

Although I am a bit biased about owning exercise machines, that doesn’t mean I won’t use them at the rec center. The Machine Bicep Curl is one of the first things I do as soon as I enter the building – that is, unless it’s occupied. While some of the effort is removed as opposed to using straight dumbbells, it can be an invaluable method for building strength in the arms.

So, I am putting this challenge out there for anyone who wants to join me. I am going to prove that you can enjoy all of the good stuff you like to eat and still lose a few pounds inside of a week. Ultimately, I am doing this for myself in order to kick start my year. I’ve been pretty bad as of late and need to get this going. If you’re interested, here are the details of what I am doing.

When you’re looking to get into shape, finding the right apps can be quite motivating. Exercise.com is one of those platforms that can be engaging while providing you with valuable information of various exercises and weight training methods. One of the reasons I enjoy it so much is because of the competitive atmosphere that comes with it.

I am a strong believer that people can lose weight and achieve better health while still eating the foods they like. I am an example of how this is possible. Progresso soups are usually one of the most frequented things on my shopping list, but how healthy are they when broken down? Let’s take a look at the regular soups, not the reduced sodium or light versions.